Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: An ERP study http://tinyurl.com/2u8h2u9 Neuropsychologia, #synesthesia
Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: an ERP study.
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Discussions emphasize the innovative nature of the research, with posters using phrases like 'game-changing' and 'potential breakthrough' to highlight its importance. Comments referencing the ERP findings and the ability to temporarily stop synaesthetic experiences reflect both curiosity and analytical engagement, contributing to an overall appreciation of the study's significance in cognitive neuroscience.
Most posts agree that the study provides compelling evidence that posthypnotic suggestion can temporarily disrupt synaesthetic experiences, with comments highlighting the potential for cognitive control over perception.
Posts demonstrate high interest, as discussions focus on the novelty of controlling synaesthesia and implications for understanding neural mechanisms.
Engagement levels are moderate, with some posters delving into methodological details like ERP components and suggesting future research directions.
The perceived impact is positive but cautious, with some posts emphasizing the significance for clinical and neurological applications while others acknowledge the preliminary nature of these findings.
Abstract in brief
- This study investigated if posthypnotic suggestion can temporarily disrupt the neural and behavioral signs of synaesthesia, especially during a face-color matching task.
- Results showed that a highly suggestible synaesthete experienced slower responses and increased brain activity in certain ERP components (P1 and N400) when seeing incongruent face colors, unlike controls.
- These effects were reversed after a posthypnotic suggestion to stop experiencing synaesthesia, indicating the conscious synaesthetic experience can be temporarily controlled through cognitive suggestion.
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Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: An ERP study http://tinyurl.com/2u8h2u9 Neuropsychologia, #synesthesia
Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: An ERP study http://tinyurl.com/2u8h2u9